Regional calendar of events: March 2-9

Friday

Mar 2, 2018 at 8:00 AM

Send your event information by email to scalendar@wickedlocal.com. Listings information must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include the time, date, location, street address and town of the event. If possible, provide a contact phone number and website.

Send your event information by email to scalendar@wickedlocal.com. Listings information must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include the time, date, location, street address and town of the event. If possible, provide a contact phone number and website.

“Hidden in Plain Sight” exhibit: 10 a.m. to noon, Old Colony YMCA, 25 Elm St., North Easton. Presented by Easton Wings of Hope, the interactive display is for parents and guardians only, and is intended to prevent youth substance abuse through education, awareness and policy change. For information: eastonwingsofhope.org.

Psychic Faire: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 3, Mitchell Memorial Club, 29 Elm St., Middleborough. Astrologists, spiritualists, mediums, palmist, psychics and tarot readers will be raising funds for Theatre One Productions. Cover charge of $2 at the door. All 15-minute readings are $20. Cash only and no appointments. For information: 774-213-5193.

Opening reception: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Great Ponds Gallery, Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct St., Lakeville. The March exhibit is a joint effort featuring mixed media by students who attend Apponequet Regional High School and Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School. Students will discuss their art at the reception. For additional information send email to GreatPondsGallery@hotmail.com.

Plymouth County Genealogists Inc. meeting: 1 p.m., E. Bridgewater Public Library, 32 Union St., East Bridgewater. Doors open at noon. Speaker is John F. Gallagher, who served in Boston Police Department for 30 years. His interest in history and genealogy and his background in criminal investigation motivated him to write true crime stories. For information, contact Gloria: 508-697-9019, gjweinrebe@yahoo.com.

Broadway at your table: March 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, Paris Cabaret Starline Room Dinner Theatre, 49 Monk St., Stoughton. Singing waitstaff, The Starliners, along with students from Starline Academy, will present “Joseph and His Coat of Many Colors.” Shows are 6:30 p.m. March 3, 10, 17 and 24; and at 12:30 p.m. March 4, 11, 18 and 25. Cost is $15 per person plus purchase of dinner entrée. For information: 781-297-7469, starlineroom.weebly.com.

Artists’ Reception: 7-9 p.m., Next Door Gallery at Happy Hollow Frame Shop, 250 North Main St., Mansfield. Meet and speak with the artists while enjoying new works in a wide variety of mediums from oil and acrylic, to watercolor, pastel, photography and sculpture. Live jazz courtesy of Timothy Lynch. Exhibit on display through March. For information: 508-339-1234.

Irish tenor Paul Byrom: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Irish Cultural Center, 200 New Boston Drive, Canton. Now a solo artist, Byrom is an original member of the highly popular singing group Celtic Thunder. Tickets $35 general admission, $45 admission plus meet & greet and photo op with the artist. For information: 781-821-8291, paulbyrom.ie.

Irish concert: 6:30 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 255 Hope St., Mansfield. “Erin Go Bragh, Music of and about Ireland” by David Polansky on trumpet, keyboard and vocals. For information: 508-261-7380, mansfieldlibraryma.com.

Irish concert: 6:30 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 255 Hope St., Mansfield. “Erin Go Bragh, Music of and about Ireland” by David Polansky on trumpet, keyboard and vocals. For information: 508-261-7380, mansfieldlibraryma.com.

IACO meeting: 7 p.m., Grove Manor, 160 Grove St, rear building, Braintree. Guest speaker at the meeting of the Italian-American Cultural Organization of the South Shore will be Daniel P. Perruzzi, an accomplished architect and principal senior partner of Margulies Perruzzi Architects. He will share his Italian heritage, life passion and insight to the structural around us. For information: 781-843-5095, southshoreiaco.com.

Tuesday, March 6

Foodie Group event: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Southeast Regional Technical School, 250 Foundry St., South Easton. Chef Karen Peterson invites you to see what foods are being prepared at the school, and meet the culinary experts of the near future as they cook, serve, and host. Complete meal is $8-$12 depending on the meal, or participants can purchase dessert and coffee instead. Menu available at stitech.edu. Register in advance. For information: 508-238-2000, www.amesfreelibrary.org.

“The Addams Family”: March 7 and 9-11, Oliver Ames High School Auditorium, 100 Lothrop St., Easton. Presented by the OAHS Music Department. Shows at 7:30 p.m. March 9 and 10; show at 2 p.m. March 11. Tickets $20, sold online or prior to each performance if available. Special free show for senior citizens 3 p.m. March 7. For information: oatickets.us.

Thursday Night at the Movies: 6-8 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 255 Hope St., Mansfield. This month’s movie is rated G and stars Richard Gere. Directed by Lasse Hallstrom. Contact the library for this movie’s title or stop in and check out the flyer. This program is free and open to all ages. No registration is required. For information: 508-261-7380, mansfieldlibraryma.com.

First time homebuyers workshop: March 8 and 10, Quincy Community Action Programs, 1509 Hancock St., Quincy. Attendance at both sessions is required to receive a Certificate of Completion. First session 6-9 p.m. March 8; second session 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10. For information: 617-657-5315, or pmullen@qcap.org, or qcap.org.

Garden Club of Mansfield meeting: 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 17 West St., Mansfield. Anna Holmes will demonstrate five floral arrangements while discussing the care and handling of the materials used in her presentation. She is the owner of Flowers by Anna in Cataumet, as well as a certified FTD master floral designer and consultant. For information: gardenclubofmansfield.homestead.com.

“The Laramie Project” performances: March 8-10, Buckley Performing Arts Theater, Massasoit Community College, 1 Massasoit Blvd., Brockton. The play was written by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project. Shows are at 8 p.m. March 8 and 9; and at 3 and 8 p.m. March 10. Tickets $14 for seniors/students/veterans; $16 general public. For information: 508-427-1234, massasoit.edu/boxoffice.

“The Addams Family”: March 9-11, Oliver Ames High School Auditorium, 100 Lothrop St., Easton. Presented by the OAHS Music Department. Shows at 7:30 p.m. March 9 and 10; show at 2 p.m. March 11. Tickets $20, sold online or prior to each performance if available. For information: oatickets.us.

“Honk! Jr.” shows: March 9-11, Qualters Middle School, 240 East St., Mansfield. An Un-Common Theatre Company’s Young Performers production. Shows 7:30 p.m. March 9, and 2 p.m. March 10-11. Pre-sale tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. For tickets: 800-838-3006, http://unco-honk.brownpapertickets.com. Tickets purchased at the door are $15 for adults and $12 for students. For information: uncommontheatre.org.

“The Laramie Project” performances: March 8-10, Buckley Performing Arts Theater, Massasoit Community College, 1 Massasoit Blvd., Brockton. The play was written by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project. Shows are at 8 p.m. March 8 and 9; and at 3 and 8 p.m. March 10. Tickets $14 for seniors/students/veterans; $16 general public. For information: 508-427-1234, massasoit.edu/boxoffice.

“Honk! Jr.” shows: March 9-11, Qualters Middle School, 240 East St., Mansfield. An Un-Common Theatre Company’s Young Performers production. Shows 7:30 p.m. March 9, and 2 p.m. March 10-11. Pre-sale tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. For tickets: 800-838-3006, http://unco-honk.brownpapertickets.com. Tickets purchased at the door are $15 for adults and $12 for students. For information: uncommontheatre.org.

“The Laramie Project” performances: March 8-10, Buckley Performing Arts Theater, Massasoit Community College, 1 Massasoit Blvd., Brockton. The play was written by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project about the reaction to the murder of Matthew Shepard in 1998 in Laramie,Wyoming. Shows are at 8 p.m. March 8 and 9; and at 3 and 8 p.m. March 10. Tickets $14 for seniors/students/veterans; $16 general public. For information: 508-427-1234, massasoit.edu/boxoffice.

Broadway at your table: March 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, Paris Cabaret Starline Room Dinner Theatre, 49 Monk St., Stoughton. Singing waitstaff, The Starliners, along with students from Starline Academy, will present “Joseph and His Coat of Many Colors.” Shows are 6:30 p.m. March 3, 10, 17 and 24; and at 12:30 p.m. March 4, 11, 18 and 25. Cost is $15 per person plus purchase of dinner entrée. For information: 781-297-7469, starlineroom.weebly.com.

“We Did It for You! Women's Journey Through History”: 7 p.m., First UU Society of Middleborough, 25 South Main St., Middleborough. The musical, written by Thea Iberall, tells of the struggles and triumphs women have undergone to get their basic rights in America. Suggested donation is $5 for students, and $10 for general admission. After the show, refreshments and a Q & A session with the cast and playwright. Call to make reservation. For information: 508-947-1935.

“The Addams Family”: March 9-11, Oliver Ames High School Auditorium, 100 Lothrop St., Easton. Presented by the OAHS Music Department. Shows at 7:30 p.m. March 9 and 10; show at 2 p.m. March 11. Tickets $20, sold online or prior to each performance if available. Special free show for senior citizens 3 p.m. March 7. For information: oatickets.us.

Broadway at your table: March 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, Paris Cabaret Starline Room Dinner Theatre, 49 Monk St., Stoughton. Singing waitstaff, The Starliners, along with students from Starline Academy, will present “Joseph and His Coat of Many Colors.” Shows are 6:30 p.m. March 3, 10, 17 and 24; and at 12:30 p.m. March 4, 11, 18 and 25. Cost is $15 per person plus purchase of dinner entrée. For information: 781-297-7469, starlineroom.weebly.com.

Musical Showcase with Shir Appeal: 1 p.m., Temple Beth Abraham, 1301 Washington St., Canton. Also performing will be The Isaac Lit Jazz Ensemble, Late Night Thoughts, Intercontinental Duo and Sharon Music Academy All-Stars. Reservations are $20 paid in advance, $25 at the door and $10 for those under the age of 18. For information: 781-828-5250, templebethabraham.org.

“The Addams Family”: March 9-11, Oliver Ames High School Auditorium, 100 Lothrop St., Easton. Presented by the OAHS Music Department. Shows at 7:30 p.m. March 9 and 10; show at 2 p.m. March 11. Tickets $20, sold online or prior to each performance if available. Special free show for senior citizens 3 p.m. March 7. For information: oatickets.us.

“Eat and Greet” Relay For Life Kickoff: 2-5 p.m., South Foxborough Community Center, 366 South St., Foxborough. Potluck supper, inspirational speakers, videos and door prizes. Register on-site, donate or sign up to volunteer your time for American Cancer Society Relay For Life event for the Mansfield, Foxboro and Sharon communities, to be held June 16-17 at Ahern Middle School in Foxborough. For information: 508-897-4329, RelayForLife.org/MansfieldFoxboroMA.

“Honk! Jr.” shows: March 9-11, Qualters Middle School, 240 East St., Mansfield. An Un-Common Theatre Company’s Young Performers production. Shows 7:30 p.m. March 9, and 2 p.m. March 10-11. Pre-sale tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. For tickets: 800-838-3006, http://unco-honk.brownpapertickets.com. Tickets purchased at the door are $15 for adults and $12 for students. For information: uncommontheatre.org.

“Dreaming the Beatles” event: 7-9 p.m., Milton Academy, 170 Centre St., Milton. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres and live music by Beatles tribute band, Studio Two, followed by Rolling Stone columnist Rob Sheffield discussing his book, “Dreaming the Beatles.” Signed copies of the book will be available to purchase. Tickets are $50 each. For information: http://foundation.miltonlibrary.org/events.

Saints & Singers Chorus Easter cantata: 7:30 p.m., Swift Memorial Methodist Church, 10 Williston Road, Sagamore Beach. “The Resurrection and the Life” tells the story of yesterday with the music of today. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the chorus’s annual music scholarship award. For information: saintsandsingerschorus@yahoo.com.

“Last of the Red Hot Lovers” March 16-18 and 23-25, Alley Theatre, 133 Center St., Middleborough. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are sold cash only at the door. General admission $20. Students and seniors $18. Theatre One collects food donations at all its performances for the Middleboro COA Senior Pantry. For information: 774-213-5193.

Winter Skate hours: Outdoor skating opened for the season Nov. 10 at the rink located outside of CBS Scene Restaurant & Bar on NRG Plaza, Patriot Place, Foxborough. Public skating begins at 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Closing times during the week may vary; visit patriot-place.com/WinterSkate for more information. Hours are 4-10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and all school holidays; and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Bathrooms are available and parking is free. Winter Skate will be open until late February. Standard skating price is $8 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and over. Harvard Pilgrim members receive $2 off admission by showing their membership card, or if you donate a coat or hat/glove set to Cradles to Crayons. On-site skate rentals are $4. Group rates, private events and hockey rentals are available by calling 508-203-2100 or by email at WinterSkate@Patriot-Place.com.

Youth Queer Straight Alliance: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, North Congregational Church, 38 Plymouth St., North Middleborough. Led by a small band of adult leaders, the youth alliance offers LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and queer/questioning) youth age 12 to 18 a place to just be themselves. Open to all students. A parents’ group meets at the same time in a separate space in the building. For information: info@yqsa.org, 508-947-0732, northcongregationalchurch.com.

Book sale: The Friends of the Turner Free Library’s ongoing book sale offers gently-used books for all ages at bargain prices. Hardcovers sell for just $2, small paperbacks for 75 cents and larger-size paperbacks for $1.50. There are also children’s books, movie and television DVDs, audiobooks on CD and tape, music CDs and quality coffee-table books. The book sale section is inside the Turner Free Library, 2 North Main St., Randolph. Proceeds support Friends’ programs, such as museum passes, technology and library activities.

Friends of the Library book sale room: Queset House, 51 Main St., North Easton. Huge collection of gently used books of all types. All hardcover books have the bargain price of $1; paperbacks are 50 cents. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The Friends will accept donations of good quality books on the first and third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Please no outdated nonfiction, text books, or magazines.) For information: 508-238-2000, amesfreelibrary.org.

Used book store: Bridgewater Public Library, 15 South St., Bridgewater. Open to all patrons during open library hours. Located on the bottom floor. Books are constantly rotating, coming and going. The books are in random order on the shelves. Books are $1 each and magazines are free. The used book store is stocked with books donated by the community. For information: 508-697-3331, bridgewaterpubliclibrary.org.

Thou Shalt Knot: Clifford W. Ashley. An exhibition celebrating the work of master knot tyer, maritime artist, historian, and author Clifford W. Ashley, and the ubiquitous, sculptural, mathematically elegant world of knots. On exhibit through June 2018.

Whales Today: The first installation of a major expansion of the Whaling Museum’s whale ecology, ocean health, and marine mammal conservation exhibition. Featuring the U.S. navy’s interactive exhibit “Stewards of the Sea: Defending Freedom, Protecting the Environment.”

The East Unlocks its Gates: American Whalers and Trade in Asia. This exhibition focuses on the connections between the eastern seaboard of America and Asia, in particular with Japan. On exhibit through April 2018.

Enlightened Encounters: The Two Nations of Manjiro Nakahama. An exploration of the remarkable life of Manjiro Nakahama (1827-1898), the first Japanese person to live in and learn English in America. Manjiro was instrumental in opening relations between Japan and America. Ongoing.